Great clips
I'm using the size large clips with a size 12 Chrome Kursk shoe and the combination is outstanding.
In the past I have purchased generic clips, but these are much nicer. The metal is a better quality and the finish is very attractive. I'm surprised they are so cheap on Wiggle. Highly recommended.
05 July 2010

Another Quality MKS item
These might just be toe clips, but it is possible to buy poor quality toe clips, as anyone who has bought a cheap department store bike can tell you. These on the other hand are excellent quality chrome steel toe clips from one of the premier makers of Pedals and accessories on the market, MKS. Like all MKS stuff, these are a top quality Made in Japan item. They are made to a high quality standard, fit well, and come with high quality fixing fasteners. They even come with an allan key for assembly. The packaging looks very cool, like it is straight from the 1970's, but as a vintage bike guy, I love it! It amazes me that Wiggle can sell such a quality item so cheaply- less than 1/2 of what they cost here in Australia. Well done again Wiggle!
17 November 2009

Nice fit, and help with all round pedalling
Good if you dont want to be clipped in, keep feet on pedals even without the straps.
22 March 2016

Steely
All steel toe clips seem to be quite similar in design, so what, if anything, makes these better than some other toe clips? These are of course NJS-stamped, which has any actual relevance only if you happen to take part in the Japanese keirin races – some people think that this is also a sign of quality, but that is not necessarily true. In this case it would seem true because Mikashima makes quality products, of which only some are NJS-stamped. More importantly, these are simply well made toe clips with quality bolts. These may look weak, but they are quite sturdy – starting with the right foot, the left clip has hit the ground quite a few times (Matt Stephens syndrome?) but shows signs of only some minor scratches.
16 February 2016

Theres not much competetive products anyway
Overall fine toe clip, but left one broke where the strap clamp is riveted.
Dunno if its just a manufacturers defect or design flaw.
Anyway just ordered another pair, gave it one more try
13 June 2015

showed rust in a few months
These looked good when I bought them but showed rust within months
23 November 2014

Looks good but chrome may not last.
I bought the MKS steel toeclips at the same time as the MKS AR2 pedal, as I wanted to try a pedal for touring (where I might sometimes use non-cycling footwear). Unfortunately, even though I bought the XL size toeclips they are not long enough, and I have decided not to continue using the pedals and toeclips combination.
The toeclips look good but if you try and 'open them out' a bit so they fit your shoe, you can see tiny cracks in the chrome appear. This probably means water will get underneath and rust will form.
Also, a steel cage makes a very tinny noise if your toeclips clip the road/ kerb. I would have preferred plastic toeclips (more durable) but unfortunately they don't make them in XL size.
Overall a nice looking clip, that hopefullywill stay looking good. Too short for me but may fit you!
27 October 2014

durable & easy fit
great with straps. Amber reflectors are not fitted.
17 July 2014

Smart and of high quality
A quality pair of toe clips that perfectly complements the MKS pedals. Recommended.
14 July 2014

epic
it may stand out a little on your bike but it makes it sooooo much easier to ride up hills.i did a 10 km this morning and am not tired after going up all the hills.i would recommend these to you people reading this.these are comfortable and a good fit for all.very attractive as people ask where i got them all the time.you don't suck at cycling when you wear them.from Charlie
p.s you are radical!!!
28 June 2014

Good value
I did not want to spend a fortune on toe clips. These do what they should do - as in keep your feet on the pedals. The con is that straps are NOT included. They are, however, easy to fit and sturdy.
07 May 2014

Nice classical toe clips
Nice classic toe clips. XXL (extra large) fits just nice to my 46 euro-size feet. I would recommend this to the all people going to buy and use vintage toe cages.
16 February 2014

Does the job perfectly
I have used them for 2500km now and the work perfectly. I haven't had any problems with them so far. They look pretty good as well!
16 November 2013

Broke very quickly
I bought this and haven't used them a lot and one of the clips has just broken. The clip scraped the group and the end snapped off
15 September 2013

Great
They do everything you need a toe clip to do. They have stayed shiny and springy even after long term use on my rainy day bike.
22 August 2013

NJS-stamped quality clips
Easy to attach. Extra short screws that will fit any cage pedal.
But note that there's no straps included.
09 August 2013

SCRAPE ON THE GROUND
I'm surprised this isn't mentioned in any other reviews, but be aware that you have to clip straight in to these clips - otherwise they scrape on the ground.
My bike frame is 53cm and the clips are size M.
06 August 2013

Brought to aid father with his cycling. Fitted quickly and easy to standard pedals.
20 July 2013

I got these to go with my new Mks AR-2 Pedals. The XL have good depth for the toe.
03 July 2013

Graet toe clips
These toe clips are great. I am using MKS on my single speed commute. Good fit as long as you select the right size. Nice looking with a nice leather strap, pretty tough too.
06 May 2013

simple, effective and cheap
I am not keen on clipless pedals, especially when in heavy traffic and quick foot movement is needed. Also no special shoes needed for these clips and so keeps the cost really down as well as making walking about so easy. I reckon this approach saves me
+ £100 - a no brainer choice!
I bought extra large and a perfect fit for my size 13 feet.
05 May 2013

Sturdy toeclips
These are a good product. Not much to go wrong with toeclips really, especially metal ones, and these are great. They are easy to use, and feel tough enough to take a lot of use.
03 May 2013

Attractive & works well with normal shoes
Looks good together with MKS pedals and works well. I appreciate the fact that you can use these with normal shoes (i.e. not having cycling cleats).
17 April 2013

Well designed & built functional quality product.
Bought these toe clips to use on my town & trail bike & fitted them to existing peddles after buying some plastic type ones from another shop the previous week which promptly broke the first time out. These are a first class piece of kit which are easy to fit &
ideal for someone who wants security in the wet without having to fit special shoes & cleats. Been using them for many miles now .
Have just transfered them to my newVerenti Belief road bike which I will review when I have clocked up some miles.
14 April 2013

Sturdy & Comfortable
These are sturdier than they look, I've hit them on stairs and gutters and they haven't been damaged.
I got the Medium and wear ladies AU size 8 sneakers when riding and they fit very comfortably, i think the small would suit anything below my size though.
13 February 2013

No straps included
Read the Q&A section which indicated straps included.
THEY ARE NOT.
However great service from wiggle has always and a good product.
A tad heavy, but I am no speed merchant.
Just have to buy some straps now before I can go for a ride. Was looking at fabric, but some negative reviews, so might invest in leather
I am size 10.5 shoe and got xlarge clips. Just slightly to big, but I think better that way than too small.
30 September 2012

Great product
Easy to fit and can be used as they are. Used them for the first time this weekend and realised what I had been missing.
23 July 2012

I bought these clips for a retro build I was doing a few months ago. The clips arrived and i fitted them, i found that they were flexible and bent rally easily, first 30miles and they were bent. (I would by no means describe myself as a power house, I'm 60kg and a climber through and through so i dred to think what a really powerful rider could do to these.)
A definite no-no purchase for me and i wish i had never gone near them.
The only plus point that i can think of is that they do look nice and shiny and would look good on a wall display bike as they are attractive but don't take them off that wall!
09 June 2012

Answers

Generally clips come in just small, medium and large. I would say that medium is comfortable for British male shoe sizes 5 to 7. Above that 'large' may be a better choice. To some extent the type of shoe is important as some cycling shoes have a thicker than average sole that requires more clearance at the front of the clip. If you wear polished shoes to ride then half clips with a leather cap may be handy. Trial and error is the only way.....

I think you will find running shoes rather disappointing for cycling as their sole compresses. Normal cycling shoes have a rigid sole so that all your effort goes into the pedal stroke. Rigidity also seems to avoid numbness on long rides. A practical point is that running shoes are usually thicker than cycling shoes so a larger size toe clip may be required. I don't think the clips will damage the shoes but you may find side scuffing occurs between the strap and the body of the pedal. Half clips with a leather pad on the top may meet your requirements better than full clips.

You might get some superficial cosmetic rubbing/scuffing on the upper around the toe-box. But your biggest problem will be the tread of the soles gripping onto the pedal preventing you from quickly disengaging when you need to stop.

Clips and straps are generally fine with any shoes (even sandals, for a short ride!). If there is damage it is usually caused by the edge of the pedal cutting into the soles. Soft soled shoes are prone to this. I have found that over the months the clip can leave a mark on the toe of my shoe, but I wouldn't call that damage. Make sure that the clips are the right size for your shoe. If your shoes are not stiff soled (as cycling shoes are designed to be) you may experience discomfort and foot pain on longer rides. This could be the case if riding with running shoes.

The clips will help keep your feet on the pedals but they (feet) will still be unstable. So your legs (adductors) will still be working just to keep your feet on the pedals. You would be better off with straps and if you're concerned about being "trapped", keep the straps loose-ish while you get used to them. Eventually, they will become second nature and you can make them as tight as you like. The firmer the connection between foot and pedal, the more efficient.

Both the clips and the straps help to stop the foot from slipping; but you can use clips only (some clips are designed to be "clip only" clips). I ride with straps loose so I can get my foot in and out easily; but the strap still stops sideways slipping, and keeps the foot in the correct position on the pedal. On long rides I sometimes find myself pushing down on the pedal with one foot, but pulling up with the other foot: both clips and straps help with this.

Toe clips on pedals (with or without straps) are good if you are wearing street shoes (as with commuting), or if you have knee problems - then you can easily angle your foot in the way that is most comfortable, and there's no strain on the knee when pulling your feet out.

Clips without straps will help to position your foot and stop it from slipping off the pedals. As you gain more confidence though, it helps to fit straps so that your foot is more secure and so you can pull up on the pedals on the up-stroke. You couldn't do this with clips alone.